Denon AVR-S740H vs Pioneer VSX-933

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The Denon AVR-S740H vs Pioneer VSX-933 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-S740H received 7.1 points out of 10 possible, and Pioneer VSX-933 was rated 7.8 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. VSX-933 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - AVR-S740H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-S740H over Pioneer VSX-933

Main advantages Pioneer VSX-933 over Denon AVR-S740H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the VSX-933 this value is 80/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S740H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-S740H 6 out of 10, and the VSX-933 - 9.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the VSX-933.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVR-S740H scored 7, and Pioneer VSX-933 scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Denon AVR-S740H got 6 points, but Pioneer VSX-933 received 7 points.

Competitors in our review have 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AVR-S740H were rated 6 out of 10 against the 10 for the VSX-933.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Pioneer VSX-933.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVR-S740H got 10 points, but the VSX-933 has 9.

Only the Denon AVR-S740H has the ECO mode.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.